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Embroideries from an English Garden: Projects and Techniques in Surface Embroidery

Embroideries from an English Garden: Projects and Techniques in Surface Embroidery

by Carol Andrews (Author), Carol Andrews (Author)

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    Illustrated 2005

    $45.38
Synopsis

Here is a collection of colourful projects in surface embroidery celebrating the seasonal flowers and fruits of the English garden.
The book combines surface techniques with traditional designs in an exciting way, producing depth and other realistic effects which will delight and instruct needlewomen of all levels of experience.
Full instructions, working diagrams and colour illustrations are used to explain the projects, while a separate section on stitches and techniques provides additional support.

$45.38

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 112
 Edition: Illustrated
 Publisher: Ruth Bean Publishers
Published: 01 Dec 2005
ISBN 10: 0903585340
ISBN 13: 9780903585347

Media Reviews

Sept 07

Carol Andrews' training in botanical drawing and painting shines through in this book. She aims to paint in thread all the plants in her world throughout the seasons, capturing their passing beauty. Surface stitches and subtle padding techniques are used together with skilful blending of colours to depict leaves, stems, flowers, seedpods and berries. It's inspiring and informative for embroiderers on all levels.

* Express Publications (Australia) *

Iss 59, 1998:

...excellent photography...readers are gradually given the confidence to create and stitch unique and delicate embroideries...

* NEW STITCHES *

Jan/Feb 1998:

...Carol Andrews has produced some stunning ideas for freestyle botanical embroideries...clear instructions and stitch diagrams.

* Classic Stitches *

Dec 97

Book of the Month.

...exquisite designs...thorough explanation of the techniques...excellent diagrams.

* Needlecraft *

Spring 1998

Detailed, step by step instructions ensure that each embroiderer will be ready to tackle any one of the 15 delicious projects...the instructions are clear and easy to follow...including the best written instructions for French Knots that we have ever seen.

* Madeira News *
Author Bio
Carol Andrews is a creative embroideress and experienced teacher trained in botanical drawing. Her skills and talent for design are demonstrated in the stunning embroideries she and her pupils have worked for this book.